Tides Today & Tomorrow in Tomales Bay entrance, CA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 16, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Tomales Bay entrance, CA.
Next low tide : 8:01 pm (2.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 4h 23m at 2:33 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:34 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:01 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9415469
Common Questions About Tides

Tomales Bay entrance, CA Tides - Aug 1984

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Wed2:285.03:505.09:20-0.110:021.66:148:21Waxing Crescent1Wed
2Thu3:324.54:335.210:060.511:141.36:158:20First Quarter2Thu
3Fri4:483.95:205.310:561.26:168:19First Quarter3Fri
4Sat6:193.66:105.412:300.911:53 AM1.96:178:18First Quarter4Sat
5Sun7:593.57:045.51:430.51:002.46:188:17First Quarter5Sun
6Mon9:233.87:595.62:480.12:102.76:198:16Waxing Gibbous6Mon
7Tue10:264.08:525.63:45-0.23:152.96:208:15Waxing Gibbous7Tue
8Wed11:164.29:425.64:34-0.44:112.96:208:13Waxing Gibbous8Wed
9Thu11:594.310:275.55:18-0.45:002.86:218:12Full Moon9Thu
10Fri12:364.45:57-0.45:442.76:228:11Full Moon10Fri
11Sat1:094.46:32-0.46:242.56:238:10Full Moon11Sat
12Sun1:384.37:05-0.27:032.46:248:09Full Moon12Sun
13Mon12:285.12:054.47:36-0.17:412.36:258:07Waning Gibbous13Mon
14Tue1:054.82:314.48:060.28:212.16:268:06Waning Gibbous14Tue
15Wed1:454.52:574.58:360.69:042.06:278:05Waning Gibbous15Wed
16Thu2:284.23:254.59:071.09:521.86:278:04Waning Gibbous16Thu
17Fri3:183.83:564.69:391.510:471.76:288:02Waning Gibbous17Fri
18Sat4:233.44:334.710:172.011:511.56:298:01Third Quarter18Sat
19Sun5:533.25:184.811:052.56:308:00Third Quarter19Sun
20Mon7:413.36:104.912:591.112:112.96:317:58Third Quarter20Mon
21Tue9:073.57:085.12:030.71:273.16:327:57Waning Crescent21Tue
22Wed10:023.88:065.33:000.32:343.16:337:55Waning Crescent22Wed
23Thu10:444.09:025.63:50-0.13:302.96:347:54Waning Crescent23Thu
24Fri11:214.29:555.84:37-0.54:212.66:347:53Waning Crescent24Fri
25Sat11:574.410:485.95:21-0.85:092.36:357:51New Moon25Sat
26Sun12:324.66:03-0.95:581.96:367:50New Moon26Sun
27Mon1:074.86:44-0.76:491.56:377:48New Moon27Mon
28Tue12:335.71:435.07:25-0.47:421.16:387:47Waxing Crescent28Tue
29Wed1:295.32:205.28:060.18:390.86:397:45Waxing Crescent29Wed
30Thu2:284.83:005.38:490.79:400.66:407:44Waxing Crescent30Thu
31Fri3:364.33:435.49:341.410:470.56:417:42First Quarter31Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9415469)

Common Questions About Tomales Bay entrance, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Tomales Bay entrance, CA today?

Slack tide in Tomales Bay entrance, CA is approximately 5:17 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Tomales Bay entrance, CA?

Tomales Bay entrance, CA is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 8% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Tomales Bay entrance, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Tomales Bay entrance, CA?

Tide predictions for Tomales Bay entrance, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Tomales Bay entrance, CA?

Tide data for Tomales Bay entrance, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9415469. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9415469.

What is the moon phase in Tomales Bay entrance, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Tomales Bay entrance, CA is Waxing Crescent (8% illuminated). This places Tomales Bay entrance, CA in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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